Entry-Level Driller Assistant - Construction

Driller Assistant - Construction

PSI, an Intertek company, is searching for a Driller Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in our Tampa, Florida office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

The Driller Assistant is responsible for working on a drilling team to operate various drill rigs to collect soil and rock samples for geotechnical engineering purposes.

What you'll do:

* Assist with soil drilling, rock coring, soil/rock sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation
* Assist in the operations of various drilling rigs
* Operate support vehicle equipment
* Assists Driller to manipulate, load, and unload drill rig tooling
* Interact with geotechnical engineers and project managers to understand drilling assignments and to relate field information to the office
* Prepare tooling and supplies for the day's tasks
* Assist in assembling and disassembling drill tooling potentially including but not limited to the following: solid-flight augers, hollow-stem augers, rock core barrel assembly kits, Shelby tube samplers, split-spoon samples, etc.
* Assists with the identification of boring locations through the use of GPS equipment
* Retrieval and logging of soil/rock samples
* Cleaning and maintaining equipment as well as assisting in site clean up responsibilities
* Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work

What it takes to be successful in this role:

* HS Education or Equivalent (preferred)
* Experience assisting with drilling operations is preferred, but not required - WE WILL TRAIN!
* Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication
* Requires basic math skills
* Ability to receive work instructions and follow tasks
* Must be able to work off shifts and overtime
* Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time
* Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record (required)

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently. Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
* Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
* Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
* Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
* Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (hot and cold) for the majority of the day
* Ability to climb occasionally

Why work for Intertek-PSI?

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of assurance, testing, inspection, and consulting solutions in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. Through these risk management and quality assurance services, we ensure the reliability, safety and performance of our client's new developments, existing assets, and facilities.

Intertek-PSI is a part of Intertek's Building and Construction division, a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions.

Intertek is a leading global provider of Total Quality Assurance services for a multitude of industries. Through a comprehensive network of over 1,000 laboratories and offices situated in over 100 countries, Intertek provides innovative and tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) solutions for its clients' operations and supply chains. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

Intertek is known for its client-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts, but it's more than just a global network of specialists-it's a community of individuals working together to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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